Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue

陶溪川

A creative district converted from the old state-owned Cosmos Porcelain Factory, featuring red-brick workshops, chimneys, and an art museum. On weekends, night markets fill with works by young ceramic artists. It is Jingdezhen's new calling card.

Taoxichuan is located on Xinchang West Road in Zhushan District. It was converted from workshop buildings of the Cosmos Porcelain Factory, built in the 1950s. It retains its sawtooth-roof workshops, chimneys, and old kilns. After the district opened in 2016, it became a base for young 'jingpiao' (ceramic drifters) entrepreneurs, and it is also Jingdezhen's liveliest nightlife and shopping district. Highlights include the Taoxichuan Art Museum, which often hosts contemporary ceramics exhibitions; the Ceramic Industrial Heritage Museum, which is free and tells the story of the state porcelain factories; and handmade shops and cafés within the district. The most popular attraction is the creative market held on Friday and Saturday evenings, and sometimes on Sunday during certain seasons. Hundreds of stalls sell cups, bowls, and objects made by young ceramic artists, priced from a few dozen to over a thousand yuan. You can talk directly with the makers. Twice a year, in spring and autumn, a larger 'Spring and Autumn Grand Fair' is also held. The district is free to enter, and its night lighting and industrial architecture make it very photogenic. Nearby accommodation includes the Taoxichuan Guomao Hotel. Getting there: a taxi from the city center takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and many bus lines serve the area. Notes: the night market does not fill all its stalls until after 18:00, and most stalls start closing after 21:00. Stalls accept WeChat Pay. Pack fragile items yourself or ask the vendor to wrap them. On weekends, crowds are heavy, and luggage storage and parking are tight.

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